In order to establish and maintain a Handicap Index, a player must be a member of an authorized golf club. Most golf courses, public and private, are authorized. The Allied Golf Association in your ...

Note: These guidelines assume an altitude less than 2,000 feet/610 metres above sea level. As par reflects the score a scratch player is expected to score on a given hole, it may also be appropriate ...

Appendix C: Handicap Allowances Handicap allowances are designed to provide equity in different formats of play, over both 9 holes and 18 holes. Handicap allowances are applied to the unrounded Course ...

What you should know - In 150 words or less Your Handicap Index is a portable number that represents your demonstrated golfing ability. It is based on your past scores relative to the difficulty of ...

FAQs: Mobile Tickets What is AXS Mobile ID? AXS Mobile ID is digital ticketing technology that provides the flexibility and convenience of safely and securely managing tickets online or in the USGA ...

RULES Rule 5: Rule 5.2: 5.2b/3 - Application of Penalty for Practising on Course Before Round in Stroke Play Rule 5.2b explains when a player is not allowed to practise on the course before a round in ...

The Equipment Database identifies golf balls and clubs that have been submitted and evaluated for conformance to the Rules of Golf by the United States Golf Association and/or The R&A. 3) Clubs ...

What are examples of circumstances where the golf club’s Handicap Committee may choose to manually apply a Handicap Index adjustment rather than accept the recommended adjustment from the USGA ...

Since its founding in 1920, the Green Section has led the USGA’s efforts to improve golf course playing conditions and sustainability through research, education, course consulting, technology tools ...

The USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day The USGA Experience and World Golf Hall of Fame hours Open daily from 9 a.m. - 4 ...

U.S. Handicapping StatisticsBased on data through March 31, 2025 This page is best viewed on desktop or in landscape mode on mobile devices.

19.1 You May Decide to Take Unplayable Ball Relief Anywhere Except Penalty Area You are the only person who may decide to treat your ball as unplayable. Unplayable ball relief is allowed anywhere on ...